By Billy Mulley. Published Jun 3, 2023. Here, are some of Luton Town's most famous supporters. Luton Town are preparing for the Premier League after winning the Championship play-off final against In the afternoon window of Saturday's bowl season slate, Georgia State (6-6, 3-5 Sun Belt) takes on Utah State (6-6, 4-4 Mountain West) in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Lasting legacy of hat manufacturing Luton is renowned for its history of hat making, with over 500 manufacturers based in the town during the 1800s, making it the beating heart of the hat making industry in England. At one stage during the 1930s the town was producing 70million hats per year. A brief history of Luton. Luton owes its existence to its situation. Just to the north of the town are the springs that give rise to the River Lea and, all around, are the chalk hills. Over the years, the river has played an important part in the life of the town, not least in the powering of water mills that were recorded in the Domesday Book Luton is a place where white British people are reported to be in a minority. From the perspective of a liberal, multicultural metropolis, the pros of this are pockets of rich diversity likened Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Loitone and Lintone. One of the largest churches in Bedfordshire, St Mary's Church, was built in the 12th century. There are local museums which explore Luton's history in Wardown Park and Stockwood Park. Luton was once known for hatmaking and also had a large Vauxhall Motors factory. The most popular things to do in Luton with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Wardown House, Museum and Gallery; Stockwood Discovery Centre; Wrest Park; UK Airport Taxi; 1st Airport Taxis LTD; See all kid friendly things to do in Luton on Tripadvisor CDQYEd.